This visit is being viewed as important, as despite the tradition and historic ties India has with Russia, there is a growing proximity between Russia and China. In the recently concluded Shanghai Corporation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, which PM Modi did not attend in person, President Putin described relations with China as ‘the best in history.’Notwithstanding the proximity between Russia and China, India is doing its bit to fortify its existing partnership. PM Modi reiterated the same before leaving for Russia.“The special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced over the past ten years including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges,” Modi added on Monday.Amongst the announcements likely to be made India is likely to secure a long-term uranium supply deal with Russia for a nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
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